| Publisher | Alidian Networks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 100.0KB PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5 | Date added | 14 Aug 2003 |
| Topics | Optical Networking, Bandwidth Issues, DWDM | ||
| Downloads | 3 | ||
Networking infrastructure changes are continuing today at a rapid pace. More raw bandwidth than ever is available for long-haul transport as fiber installations and DWDM equipment increase capacity and lower the cost per bit for long-haul networks. At the same time, increasing access connectivity requirements combined with new access technologies and equipment are driving businesses and consumers to demand higher-speed, more customized data services. These dynamics have created a "metro gap" -- the inability of service providers to tap into the vast amounts of long-haul bandwidth and create, distribute and provision efficient, usable, revenue-generating services. Bridging the metro gap means adopting a new solution that melds access and transport functionality, offering service delivery, breadth and awareness within a platform that scales intelligently. Such a solution must coexist with today's voice infrastructure, providing SONET/SDH reliability and topological flexibility while dramatically reducing network and operational costs. Neither traditional SONET/SDH equipment nor emerging metro DWDM equipment can tackle these challenges in today's dynamic, heterogeneous metropolitan environment. What is required is a new breed of Optical Service Network (OSN) solutions.
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